Turkish Bayraktar TB3 drone successfully integrates ASELFLIR-500 in flight test VIDEO

Turkish defence technology company Baykar has achieved a significant milestone with the successful flight testing of its Bayraktar TB3 attack drone, featuring an innovative folding wing design.

According to reports from Caliber.Az, Baykar announced the accomplishment via its social media platform on X. The recent flight test marked the 25th in a series of trials conducted by the company.

Türk Havacılığının Altın Çağı 🥇#BayraktarTB3 ✈️⚓️🚀

✅ 25. Uçuş | ASELFLIR-500 ile Orta İrtifa Sistem Tanımlama ve Performans Testi
✈️ 6 saat
☁️ Toplam Uçuş: 196 saat

✅ 25th Flight | Medium-Altitude System Identification and Performance Test with ASELFLIR-500
✈️ 6 Hours… pic.twitter.com/IuZUHVboLI

— BAYKAR (@BaykarTech) March 26, 2024

During the 25th test flight, the Bayraktar TB3 UAV was equipped with the domestically developed ASELFLIR-500 camera. The integration of this advanced camera aimed to evaluate the identification system and assess the drone's performance at medium altitudes. Notably, the test flight lasted approximately 6 hours, contributing to a cumulative flight time of 196 hours across all trials.

The successful integration of the ASELFLIR-500 camera into the Bayraktar TB3 represents a significant advancement in Turkey's indigenous drone capabilities.

The Bayraktar TB3, with its distinctive folding wing design, offers versatility and adaptability for various mission requirements. With the integration of the ASELFLIR-500 camera, the drone is poised to deliver enhanced surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting capabilities, bolstering Turkey's defence capabilities.